Master ZBrush Curves Brushes: Tips and Tricks Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-09-12 | In this video, I’ll walk you through some essential workflow tips for working with Curve brushes in ZBrush. These simple settings will give you more control and make it easier to create stylised details in your sculpts.To demonstrate, I’ll use a stylised character and show how Curve Tube brushes can be applied to:- Create stylised dreadlocks- Add straps and accessories- Build edges and trims for clothingIf you’ve ever struggled with Curve brushes snapping, twisting, or feeling hard to manage, these settings will help you get cleaner, more predictable results._______________________Find more details, resources, and links for this tutorial here:👉 https://www.pablander.academy/tutorials/master-zbrush-curves-brushes-tips-and-tricks🎬 WATCH NEXT:Every ZBrush User Needs To Know these 5 tricks: https://www.pablander.academy/tutorials/every-zbrush-user-needs-to-know-these-5-tricks_________________________________________🎓 TUTORIALS, RESOURCES, COURSES & WORKSHOPShttps://www.pablander.academy/💬 Join the Discord community:discord.gg/A35DmkWCPE💌 STAY IN TOUCHSubscribe to my free weekly newsletter:https://www.pablander.academy/newsletterSubscribe to the channel:youtube.com/channel/UCXOeEvVK_pXktERIEftnRMg/?sub_confirmation=1🌐 My website: pablander.com🔗 ArtStation: artstation.com/pablander📸 Instagram: instagram.com/pablander🎥 TikTok: tiktok.com/@pablander🐦 X / Twitter: https://x.com/pablander💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/pablo-munoz-gomez_________________________________________⏱ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Intro00:41 - What are the Curve Brushes?02:11 - Trick to use Curves on SubDiv Tools03:40 - Snap Curves to the Surface07:48 - Curve Multi Tube Tricks 09:33 - Tapering the Curves11:25 - Easy Dreadlock Blockout Using the Curve Tube14:10 - Extending/Continuing the Curve16:03 - Twisting and Rotating the Curve18:23 - Smoothing the Curve20:48 - Wrap Curves Around Objects26:30 - Project Distance29:00 - Adding Thickness Nondestructively30:21 - Add Curves Around a Mesh32:19 - Add Curves Around a Polygroup33:56 - Reppel Setting of the Cruve Brushes37:45 - Tips on Moving and Tweaking the Curves 39:25 - Dealing with the Aftermath of Many Curves41:16 - Outro
Sculpting Armour Panels (Biomech) Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-10-22 | In this livestream, I continue working on the biomech transport creature I started last week. The focus this time is on building out the mechanical parts and blocking the armour panels to push the design further into the hard-surface biomech world.I show a quick and simple way to use a duplicate of the base mesh, subdivide it, and with the Slice Curve brush split it into different polygroups. From there, I delete what’s not needed and dynamesh the rest to create clean, interesting panels.I also demonstrate how I used my custom GIO brush to sketch and refine the hard-surface details, adding structure and definition to the creature’s mechanical shapes.Stick around for the full process, tips, and workflow insights on bringing organic and mechanical elements together in ZBrush.____________________________🎬 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:Prototyping a Biomech Creature in ZBrush with the Balloon Mesh Brush:https://www.pablander.academy/event/prototyping-a-biomech-creature-in-zbrush-with-the-balloon-mesh-brush🔗 USEFUL LINKS:The Gio Brush: https://www.pablander.academy/resources_________________________________________🎓 TUTORIALS, RESOURCES, COURSES & WORKSHOPShttps://www.pablander.academy/💬 Join the Discord community:discord.gg/A35DmkWCPE💌 STAY IN TOUCHSubscribe to my free weekly newsletter:https://www.pablander.academy/newsletterSubscribe to the channel:youtube.com/channel/UCXOeEvVK_pXktERIEftnRMg/?sub_confirmation=1🌐 My website: pablander.com🔗 ArtStation: artstation.com/pablander📸 Instagram: instagram.com/pablander🎥 TikTok: tiktok.com/@pablander🐦 X / Twitter: https://x.com/pablander💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/pablo-munoz-gomez
Lets Make It Happen! Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-10-22 | Hosted by Pablo Muñoz, Let’s Make It Happen is a creative hangout built for artists at every stage of their journey, from beginners to seasoned pros. Whether you're sculpting your first character or refining your pipeline for production, this livestream keeps you plugged into the latest tools, trends, and techniques in the industry.Each session dives into real-world workflows, powerful insights, and actionable tips that you can use right away. Plus, with guest artists joining in on select episodes, you'll get a front-row seat to diverse perspectives and creative approaches from some of the best in the field.It’s educational, it's inspiring, and most importantly, it’s fun. So grab your stylus, jump into the chat, and let’s make it happen together.
PureRef Grouping and Organizing Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-10-22 | PureRef just got way more useful. Here are a few updates and tricks to turn it from a simple reference board into a dynamic tool for planning, sketching, and tracking your creative process.Full Tutorial: https://www.pablander.academy/tutorials/make-pureref-part-of-your-creative-workflow #pureref #workflow #tips
Auto-Update Feature in Painter Workflow Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-10-21 | Think you know Substance 3D Painter? 🎨 Think again! Here are 5 underrated tips that’ll make your workflow smoother, faster, and way more fun. Perfect for texturing smarter, not harder.Full Tutorial: https://www.pablander.academy/tutorials/my-top-5-tips-to-work-more-efficiently-with-substance-3d-painter #tips #substancepainter #painter #workflow
Height Based Ambient Occlusion Explained Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-10-20 | Think you know Substance 3D Painter? 🎨 Think again! Here are a few tips that’ll make your workflow smoother, faster, and way more fun. Perfect for texturing smarter, not harder.Full Tutorial: https://www.pablander.academy/tutorials/my-top-5-tips-to-work-more-efficiently-with-substance-3d-painter #tips #substancepainter #painter #workflow
Make PureRef Part of Your Creative Workflow Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-10-20 | In this video, I dive into some of the recent updates in PureRef, the reference board software most of us use but probably don’t explore enough. These features have been out for a little while now, but I’ve been using them in some interesting ways to make my reference boards a lot more practical and useful for real projects.I’ll show you how to:1. Set up smarter reference boards to organise your images and workflow2. Use the drawing tool to make quick notes or sketch over your references3. Document your process directly in PureRef4. Create animated step-by-step guides by converting images into GIFs and embedding them into your boardWhether you’re a concept artist, 3D artist, or designer, this tutorial will give you ideas to turn PureRef into more than just a place to collect images, it becomes a dynamic tool to plan, learn, and track your creative process.___________________________Find more details, resources, and links for this tutorial here:👉 https://www.pablander.academy/tutorials/make-pureref-part-of-your-creative-workflow🔗 RELATED VIDEOS:5 Game-Changing PureRef Tips: Every Digital Artist Needs to Know:youtu.be/NW_paAEpsrYCollecting references in PureRef and planning the creature project:youtu.be/3AqVxF2vPc4_________________________________________🎓 TUTORIALS, RESOURCES, COURSES & WORKSHOPShttps://www.pablander.academy/💬 Join the Discord community:discord.gg/A35DmkWCPE💌 STAY IN TOUCHSubscribe to my free weekly newsletter:https://www.pablander.academy/newsletterSubscribe to the channel:youtube.com/channel/UCXOeEvVK_pXktERIEftnRMg/?sub_confirmation=1🌐 My website: pablander.com🔗 ArtStation: artstation.com/pablander📸 Instagram: instagram.com/pablander🎥 TikTok: tiktok.com/@pablander🐦 X / Twitter: https://x.com/pablander💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/pablo-munoz-gomez_________________________________________⏱ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Intro00:13 - Where to Find PureRef00:33 - Pin Feature01:29 - Size, Pack, Group Shortcuts05:07 - Hierarchy View06:18 - Notes System08:43 - GIFs in PureRef10:18 - Documenting Tutorials as GIFs11:56 - Crop, Draw15:06 - Draw Tool Tips16:32 - PureRef Features Practical Use18:27 - Drawing tool for Feedback20:06 - Cropping Feature Extra Tip22:00 - Outro
Detailing with Brushes: Manual vs. Custom Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-10-18 | Strong sculpts start with solid foundations 💪 In this reel, I’ll share a few ZBrush do’s and don’ts to help you block better, stay clean, and sculpt with intent, before diving into details.Full Tutorial: https://www.pablander.academy/tutorials/dos-and-donts-when-sculpting #zbrush #sculpting #3d
Sculpting Volumes with Simple Primitives Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-10-17 | Strong sculpts start with solid foundations 💪 In this reel, I’ll share a few ZBrush do’s and don’ts to help you block better, stay clean, and sculpt with intent, before diving into details.Full Tutorial: https://www.pablander.academy/tutorials/dos-and-donts-when-sculpting #zbrush #sculpting #3d
Sculpting Clean Volumes using Strokes, Refinements, and Forms Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-10-16 | Strong sculpts start with solid foundations 💪 In this reel, I’ll share a few ZBrush do’s and don’ts to help you block better, stay clean, and sculpt with intent, before diving into details.Full Tutorial: https://www.pablander.academy/tutorials/dos-and-donts-when-sculpting #zbrush #sculpting #3d
Prototyping a Biomech Creature in ZBrush with the Balloon Mesh Brush Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-10-15 | In this stream, I explored a super quick prototyping workflow in ZBrush to design a biomech creature concept from scratch.The main focus was on using the Balloon Mesh Brush to block out large shapes and quickly establish the main forms of a creature with four legs and two mantis-like arms. I then showed how to refine and rearrange those elements into a more cohesive design using simple adjustments and proportions.I also demonstrated how to use ZRemesher as a sketching tool, pulling, pushing, and re-remeshing on the fly to refine shapes while keeping the mesh low poly and clean. This alternative workflow works similarly to Dynamesh, but keeps your topology light so you can stay focused on exploring big, bold shapes before worrying about details.It’s a fast, flexible way to prototype complex creature ideas while keeping the process fun and experimental.
Building your mesh with ZSpheres Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-10-14 | Strong sculpts start with solid foundations 💪 In this reel, I’ll share a few ZBrush do’s and don’ts to help you block better, stay clean, and sculpt with intent, before diving into details.Full Tutorial: https://www.pablander.academy/tutorials/dos-and-donts-when-sculpting #zbrush #sculpting #3d
Tile Generator with Anchor Points and Rotation Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-10-13 | Anchor points don’t have to be messy. Here are a few quick tips to keep them clean, simple, and easy to manage in complex materials.Full Tutorial: https://www.pablander.academy/tutorials/the-one-anchor-point-technique-you-need #anchorpoints #3d #3dart
3 Tips in Substance 3D Painter You Need To Know Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-10-10 | If you’ve been using Substance Painter without custom inputs, passthrough layers, or anchor points, you’re missing out on some of the most powerful parts of the workflow. In this video, I’ll show you 3 essential tips (plus a quick bonus at the end) that can give you more control and help you build cleaner, more flexible materials.Here’s what you’ll learn:- Custom Inputs – How to drive effects like warp, blur, and custom masks with your own inputs.- Passthrough Layers – A simple trick to make non-destructive adjustments without breaking your layer stack.- Anchor Points – How to go beyond masking and use anchor points to control smart materials with precision.- Bonus – A small but useful display setting that makes it easier to evaluate your textures.Whether you’re just starting out or want to refine your workflow, these tips can save you time and unlock more creative control in Substance Painter.__________________🎬 WATCH NEXT:If You Know Photoshop, You Already Know 3D Painter: https://www.pablander.academy/tutorials/if-you-know-photoshop-you-already-know-3d-painter_________________________________________Find more details, resources, and links for this tutorial here:👉https://www.pablander.academy/tutorials/3-tips-in-substance-3d-painter-you-need-to-know🎓 TUTORIALS, RESOURCES, COURSES & WORKSHOPShttps://www.pablander.academy/💬 Join the Discord community:discord.gg/A35DmkWCPE💌 STAY IN TOUCHSubscribe to my free weekly newsletter:https://www.pablander.academy/newsletterSubscribe to the channel:youtube.com/channel/UCXOeEvVK_pXktERIEftnRMg/?sub_confirmation=1🌐 My website: pablander.com🔗 ArtStation: artstation.com/pablander📸 Instagram: instagram.com/pablander🎥 TikTok: tiktok.com/@pablander🐦 X / Twitter: https://x.com/pablander💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/pablo-munoz-gomez_________________________________________⏱ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Intro00:33 - Custom Inputs Texture Variations08:48 - Creating Adjustment Layers15:04 - Another Way to Anchor Points19:35 - Substance Painter Background Color Change20:41 - Outro
Rendering Your ZBrush Creature in Marmoset Toolbag 5 (Uakari Final Concept) Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-10-09 | We wrapped up the Uakari creature concept in this session and took it all the way from ZBrush to Marmoset Toolbag 5 for rendering. I walked through a few different ways you can export your sculpt, from sending the high-res mesh with polypaint (vertex color) straight into Marmoset, to creating quick UVs for baking normal and texture maps.We also explored how to use the Multi Map Exporter in ZBrush to generate maps automatically, and how to set up your materials inside Marmoset for both high-res and low-res renders. The main goal is to show you how to get a clean, polished render of your sculpt using your ZBrush polypaint… without overcomplicating the process.If you want to see how to take your concept from ZBrush to a final render, this session is a solid walkthrough.Topics Covered:-Exporting high-res sculpts from ZBrush-Using vertex color (polypaint) in Marmoset-Quick UV creation with UV Master-Exporting textures and normal maps-Setting up materials in Toolbag 5_________________________________________🔗 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:Polypainting Skin in ZBrush:youtube.com/watch?v=d03QU-eUaPoSkin Details & Custom Brushes:youtube.com/watch?v=tXRbVkOYxf4Blocking Out a Bald Uakari Creature From a Base Mesh:youtube.com/watch?v=hqFOeaVCBKk_________________________________________🎓 TUTORIALS, RESOURCES, COURSES & WORKSHOPShttps://www.pablander.academy/💬 Join the Discord community:discord.gg/A35DmkWCPE💌 STAY IN TOUCHSubscribe to my free weekly newsletter:https://www.pablander.academy/newsletterSubscribe to the channel:youtube.com/channel/UCXOeEvVK_pXktERIEftnRMg/?sub_confirmation=1🌐 My website: pablander.com🔗 ArtStation: artstation.com/pablander📸 Instagram: instagram.com/pablander🎥 TikTok: tiktok.com/@pablander🐦 X / Twitter: https://x.com/pablander💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/pablo-munoz-gomez
My Top 5 Tips To Work More Efficiently With Substance 3D Painter Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-10-03 | 5 Essential Substance 3D Painter Tips You Might’ve MissedSubstance 3D Painter is incredibly powerful… but there are a few hidden tips and shortcuts that can make your workflow much smoother. In this video, I’ll share five practical tricks that can save you time and frustration when painting, texturing, and managing your projects.Here’s what you’ll learn:- Lighting Based on Camera – A simple switch in display settings to keep your model lit, no matter where you rotate it.- Focus Mode – How to isolate texture sets, masks, and objects to work cleaner and faster.- Custom Filters in the Shelf – A smarter way to organise and instantly access your own assets and materials.- Auto Updater for Resources – Keep external images and assets synced automatically.- MatFX HBAO – Add ambient occlusion from height information to capture all the small details you paint.These are small but powerful tips that can make Painter feel more intuitive and help you focus on creativity instead of fighting the software.________________Find more details, resources, and links for this tutorial here:👉 https://www.pablander.academy/tutorials/my-top-5-tips-to-work-more-efficiently-with-substance-3d-painter🎬 WATCH NEXT:A Quick Look at the 3D SpaceMouse Pro:https://www.pablander.academy/tutorials/quick-look-at-the-3d-spacemouse-proIf You Know Photoshop, You Already Know 3D Painter:https://www.pablander.academy/tutorials/if-you-know-photoshop-you-already-know-3d-painter_________________________________________🎓 TUTORIALS, RESOURCES, COURSES & WORKSHOPShttps://www.pablander.academy/💬 Join the Discord community:discord.gg/A35DmkWCPE💌 STAY IN TOUCHSubscribe to my free weekly newsletter:https://www.pablander.academy/newsletterSubscribe to the channel:youtube.com/channel/UCXOeEvVK_pXktERIEftnRMg/?sub_confirmation=1🌐 My website: pablander.com🔗 ArtStation: artstation.com/pablander📸 Instagram: instagram.com/pablander🎥 TikTok: tiktok.com/@pablander🐦 X / Twitter: https://x.com/pablander💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/pablo-munoz-gomez_________________________________________⏱ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Intro00:33 - Environment Alignment05:18 - Focus/Solo Mode09:26 - Filtering Assets13:29 - Auto Update Resources17:24 - Ambient Occlusion Filter21:50 - Outro
Polypainting Skin in ZBrush Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-10-01 | In this session of the Let’s Make It Happen series, we continue working on the Uakari-inspired creature head we’ve been sculpting in the past few livestreams.We’ll start by refining surface details with the Soft Form brush and subdivision levels, then dive into Polypainting in ZBrush to bring the creature to life. The focus will be on building believable skin tones and color variation, starting with bright hues like yellow, blue, and red, then blending them together to create natural-looking transitions.By the end of the stream, we’ll have established a striking red skin look for the Uakari creature, with richer detail and texture variation.What you’ll learn:- How to refine details with brushes & subdivision levels- Approaches for setting up base hues in Polypaint- Techniques for blending colors for natural skin tones- Tips for achieving variation and richness in creature textures with masking________________________________________🎬 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:Skin Details & Custom Brushes - https://www.pablander.academy/event/skin-details-custom-brushes_________________________________________🎓 TUTORIALS, RESOURCES, COURSES & WORKSHOPShttps://www.pablander.academy/💬 Join the Discord community:discord.gg/A35DmkWCPE💌 STAY IN TOUCHSubscribe to my free weekly newsletter:https://www.pablander.academy/newsletterSubscribe to the channel:youtube.com/channel/UCXOeEvVK_pXktERIEftnRMg/?sub_confirmation=1🌐 My website: pablander.com🔗 ArtStation: artstation.com/pablander📸 Instagram: instagram.com/pablander🎥 TikTok: tiktok.com/@pablander🐦 X / Twitter: https://x.com/pablander💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/pablo-munoz-gomez
Dos and Don’ts when Sculpting in ZBrush Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-09-26 | Sculpting Do’s and Don’ts in ZBrush: Building Strong FoundationsWhen it comes to sculpting, the real progress happens early, during the blockout and foundation stages. That’s where you make the big decisions. Detailing is the easy part… it just takes patience and good references.In this video, I’ll share some practical "Do’s and Don’ts" to help you keep your sculpts clean, intentional, and easier to refine, from the first ZSphere to the final details.Here’s what we’ll cover:- Blocking with ZSpheres – Use them to establish proportions and silhouette, not secondary forms.- Subdivision vs Dynamesh– When to use each, and how to avoid messy surfaces.-Brush Control – Why big strokes and clean surfaces matter more than early details.- Primitives, IMM, and Subtools – Flexible ways to block shapes and refine volumes.- Dynamesh & ZRemesher – How to use them at the right time for cleaner results.- Details & Custom Brushes – How to add surface quality without losing form or hierarchy.The goal isn’t to overwhelm you with fancy tricks… It’s to give you a solid, repeatable workflow that makes sculpting faster, cleaner, and more intentional.___________________🎬 WATCH NEXT:Making The Thing: From Blockout to Render - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTHWvraT6EYcNHEm0ci3JIKPoZhsamMpR🔗 USEFUL LINKS:Brushes Pack:https://store.pablander.academy/_________________________________________🎓 TUTORIALS, RESOURCES, COURSES & WORKSHOPShttps://www.pablander.academy/💬 Join the Discord community:discord.gg/A35DmkWCPE💌 STAY IN TOUCHSubscribe to my free weekly newsletter:https://www.pablander.academy/newsletterSubscribe to the channel:youtube.com/channel/UCXOeEvVK_pXktERIEftnRMg/?sub_confirmation=1🌐 My website: pablander.com🔗 ArtStation: artstation.com/pablander📸 Instagram: instagram.com/pablander🎥 TikTok: tiktok.com/@pablander🐦 X / Twitter: https://x.com/pablander💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/pablo-munoz-gomez_________________________________________⏱ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Intro00:39 - Keep it Simple ZSpheres01:50 - SubDiv Over Dynamesh02:29 - Refining/Adjusting Volumes03:11 - Simple Primitives for Blockout04:36 - Dynamesh and ZRemesh05:20 - Building Volumes the Right Way06:46 - Keeping Clean Surfaces07:33 - Brushes09:09 - Utilizing Masking10:26 - Why the Standard Brush and Clay Brush11:05 - Creating Clean Sculpting Topology12:24 - SubDiv Levels are your Friend12:48 - Adding Details14:11 - Custom Brushes15:18 - Another Approach to Detailing17:25 - The Other Way Around18:44 - Don't Add Details All-around
Organic Effects using Warp Filter Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-09-26 | Anchor points don’t have to be messy. Here are a few quick tips to keep them clean, simple, and easy to manage in complex materials.Full Tutorial: https://www.pablander.academy/tutorials/the-one-anchor-point-technique-you-need #anchorpoints #3d #3dart
Placing Curves Using Curve Function Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-09-25 | Get to know ZBrush Curve brushes with a few simple settings! Learn how to create clean dreadlocks, straps, and clothing trims, without the usual snapping or twisting headaches.Full Tutorial: https://www.pablander.academy/tutorials/master-zbrush-curves-brushes-tips-and-tricks #curves #zbrush #tips #brushes
Skin Details & Custom Brushes Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-09-24 | In this session, I continue refining the Uakari creature head we started in previous weeks. The focus this time is on polishing the surface and bringing it to life with skin detail. I show how to use and adjust custom brushes from my Skin Brushes Pack to build a base surface noise, then layer on pores, wrinkles, and other micro-details (including the Wrinkle Pusher 2).I also walk through creating a completely custom brush by taking a tileable black and white texture from Krita into ZBrush to generate simple folds and wrinkles. By the end of the session, the creature’s skin starts to feel real and tactile, and you’ll see how these techniques can be applied to your own characters.___________________👉TUTORIALS, RESOURCES, COURSES & WORKSHOPSPablander Academy - https://www.pablander.academy/🔗 Useful Link:Skin Brushes Pack - https://www.pablander.academy/premium-pack/zbrush-skin-brushes-pack🔗If Cased You Missed It:Blocking Out A Bald Uakari Creature From A Base Besh: youtube.com/watch?v=hqFOeaVCBKk💬 Join the Discord community:discord.gg/A35DmkWCPE💌 STAY IN TOUCHSubscribe to my free weekly newsletter:https://www.pablander.academy/newsletterSubscribe to the channel:youtube.com/channel/UCXOeEvVK_pXktERIEftnRMg/?sub_confirmation=1🌐 My website: pablander.com🔗 ArtStation: artstation.com/pablander📸 Instagram: instagram.com/pablander🎥 TikTok: tiktok.com/@pablander🐦 X / Twitter: https://x.com/pablander💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/pablo-munoz-gomez
Tweaking the pattern with Scale generators and Transform effect Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-09-24 | Anchor points don’t have to be messy. Here are a few quick tips to keep them clean, simple, and easy to manage in complex materials.Full Tutorial: https://www.pablander.academy/tutorials/the-one-anchor-point-technique-you-need #anchorpoints #3d #3dart
Curve Snapping Function Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-09-23 | Get to know ZBrush Curve brushes with a few simple settings! Learn how to create clean dreadlocks, straps, and clothing trims, without the usual snapping or twisting headaches.Full Tutorial: https://www.pablander.academy/tutorials/master-zbrush-curves-brushes-tips-and-tricks #curves #zbrush #tips #brushes
Setting Curves with Curve Modifiers Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-09-22 | Get to know ZBrush Curve brushes with a few simple settings! Learn how to create clean dreadlocks, straps, and clothing trims, without the usual snapping or twisting headaches.Full Tutorial: https://www.pablander.academy/tutorials/master-zbrush-curves-brushes-tips-and-tricks #curves #zbrush #tips #brushes
From 2D to 3D: Texturing a Vinyl Toy in Substance 3D Painter Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-09-21 | In this livestream, I’ll be showing how easy and fun it is to bring a simple, stylised vinyl toy to life using Substance 3D Painter, even if you’re coming from a purely 2D background.If you’re familiar with Photoshop or Illustrator, this session will help you connect the dots between the tools you already know (like layers, masks, and blending modes) and how they work in a 3D space. The goal is to keep it beginner-friendly and super visual, while giving you a clear look at how intuitive Substance 3DPainter can be.I’ll walk through my basic texturing workflow using this little character, and I’ll share a sneak peek of my upcoming course: The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Substance 3D Painter (SP101).You’ll also get early access to the SP101 waiting list if you’re keen to learn more after the stream.No prior 3D experience needed ;)
Tweak ZBrush Materials With Diffuse & Specular Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-09-19 | Do you want your presentation stand out? Try these 3 quick DFM tips: Document, Framing, Material and make your screenshots look sharper in no time!Full tutorial: https://www.pablander.academy/tutorials/stop-posting-ugly-screenshots---do-this-instead #presentation #zbrush #photoshop #art
The ONE Anchor Point Technique You Need Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-09-19 | Most people use anchor points by stacking layers and referencing them somewhere else… but there’s a cleaner, more efficient way. In this video, I’ll show you how to keep everything inside a single mask and still use anchor points to drive generators, blending, and detail.This “master mask” workflow has saved me a ton of time and makes it easier to keep track of complex materials. Instead of cluttering your stack, you can drop anchor points as 'checkpoints' within one mask and reference them whenever you need.I’ll walk through building a simple fabric material step by step, starting from the threads, so you can see exactly how this method works in practice.If you’ve ever felt lost with anchor points or struggled with messy stacks, this approach will give you a clearer, more flexible way of working._________________Find more details, resources, and links for this tutorial here:👉 https://www.pablander.academy/tutorials/the-one-anchor-point-technique-you-need🔗 If you are new to Substance 3D Painter, check this quick intro:If You Know Photoshop, You Already Know 3D Painter - https://www.pablander.academy/tutorials/if-you-know-photoshop-you-already-know-3d-painter🔗 And if you feel a bit lost with this video, this video will give you the basics:What's the Secret Behind Anchor Points? - https://www.pablander.academy/tutorials/whats-the-secret-behind-anchor-points_________________________________________🎓 TUTORIALS, RESOURCES, COURSES & WORKSHOPShttps://www.pablander.academy/💬 JOIN THE DISCORD COMMUNITY:discord.gg/A35DmkWCPE💌 STAY IN TOUCHSubscribe to my free weekly newsletter:https://www.pablander.academy/newsletterSUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL:youtube.com/channel/UCXOeEvVK_pXktERIEftnRMg/?sub_confirmation=1🌐 My website: pablander.com🔗 ArtStation: artstation.com/pablander📸 Instagram: instagram.com/pablander🎥 TikTok: tiktok.com/@pablander🐦 X / Twitter: https://x.com/pablander💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/pablo-munoz-gomez_________________________________________⏱ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Intro00:52 - Material Overview01:55 - Creating Master Mask04:22 - Creating the Foundational Element05:48 - Making a Texture Pattern13:19 - Tilling17:00 - Creating Randomness/Pattern Variation23:21 - Creating Folds and Wrinkles Mask25:24 - Creating the Base Material27:11 - Adding Height, Roughness, and Color Variation31:37 - Folds and Wrinkles Variations33:43 - Creative use of the Anchor Points37:41 - Steps to Unify the Material Layers40:35 - Outro
Make Your Designs Pop with Vibrant Colors! Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-09-18 | Do you want your presentation stand out? Try these 3 quick DFM tips: Document, Framing, Material and make your screenshots look sharper in no time!Full tutorial: https://www.pablander.academy/tutorials/stop-posting-ugly-screenshots---do-this-instead #presentation #zbrush #photoshop #art
Blocking Out a Bald Uakari Creature From a Base Mesh Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-09-17 | In this casual stream I started with a simple male face basemesh and showed how far you can push it by tweaking the lowest subdivision level. Using reference from bald uakari monkeys (those striking red-faced primates), I reshaped the mesh to match their proportions. Along the way I talked about when a basemesh helps and when it starts to hold you back… design and appeal come first, and if the geometry gets too stretched you can always retopologise and keep going.
ZBrush concept from base mesh setup Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-09-17 | what the full stream here: youtube.com/live/hqFOeaVCBKk
Once Z vs. Cont Z Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-09-17 | Get to know ZBrush Curve brushes with a few simple settings! Learn how to create clean dreadlocks, straps, and clothing trims, without the usual snapping or twisting headaches.Full Tutorial: https://www.pablander.academy/tutorials/master-zbrush-curves-brushes-tips-and-tricks #curves #zbrush #tips #brushes
Improve Character Framing: Let Your Composition Breathe! Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-09-16 | Do you want your presentation stand out? Try these 3 quick DFM tips: Document, Framing, Material and make your screenshots look sharper in no time!Full tutorial: https://www.pablander.academy/tutorials/stop-posting-ugly-screenshots---do-this-instead #presentation #zbrush #photoshop #art
Setting Up Realistic Character Size Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-09-15 | Wrapping up The Thing sculpt! Gave it a simple pose, dropped it in Marmoset for a clean stylized render, and added a few tweaks to bring out the characterFull Tutorial: pablander-academy.webflow.io/tutorials/making-the-thing-from-blockout-to-render #3dart #character #concept
Quick Lighting & Rendering Setup in Marmoset Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-09-14 | Wrapping up The Thing sculpt! Gave it a simple pose, dropped it in Marmoset for a clean stylized render, and added a few tweaks to bring out the characterFull Tutorial: pablander-academy.webflow.io/tutorials/making-the-thing-from-blockout-to-render #3dart #character #concept
Exporting Visible Objects inside ZBrush Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-09-13 | Wrapping up The Thing sculpt! Gave it a simple pose, dropped it in Marmoset for a clean stylized render, and added a few tweaks to bring out the characterFull Tutorial: pablander-academy.webflow.io/tutorials/making-the-thing-from-blockout-to-render #3dart #character #concept
Decimate Meshes While Preserving Polypaint in ZBrush Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-09-12 | Wrapping up The Thing sculpt! Gave it a simple pose, dropped it in Marmoset for a clean stylized render, and added a few tweaks to bring out the characterFull Tutorial: pablander-academy.webflow.io/tutorials/making-the-thing-from-blockout-to-render #3dart #character #concept
Vulkan Rendering: Real-Time Sculpting & Ray Tracing Power Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-09-11 | Testing Blender 4.5 sculpting: Vulkan takes performance to the next level.Full Tutorial: pablander-academy.webflow.io/tutorials/watch-out-zbrush-blender-4-5-vulkan-is-here #blender #sculpting #render
Double Your Document Size for Better Results! Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-09-10 | Do you want your presentation to stand out? Try these 3 quick DFM tips: Document, Framing, Material, and make your screenshots look sharper in no time!Full tutorial: https://www.pablander.academy/tutorials/stop-posting-ugly-screenshots---do-this-instead #presentation #zbrush #photoshop #art
Blender 3D Mouse Settings for Better Navigation Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-09-08 | Testing Blender 4.5 sculpting: Vulkan takes performance to the next level.Full Tutorial: https://www.pablander.academy/tutorials/watch-out-zbrush-blender-4-5-vulkan-is-here #blender #sculpting #render
Cortes rapidos para impresión 3D en ZBrush Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-09-07 | En esta sesión en vivo vamos a enfocarnos en **cortes y preparación de esculturas para impresión 3D**, usando herramientas simples dentro de ZBrush que permiten ahorrar muchísimo tiempo. La idea es mostrarte un flujo de trabajo ágil, práctico y lleno de trucos que podés aplicar de inmediato a tus propios proyectos.Durante la clase veremos:- Uso de carpetas para booleanas para economizar el tiempo- Uso de *Remesh By Union*- Uso del botón *Apply Last Action To All Subtools*- Uso de *Check Mesh Volume*- Render con colores para mostrar el despiece en un solo clic- Separar piezas en un solo clic (*Despiece*)- Crear un IMM para cortes, con un truco para acelerar el workflowUna sesión perfecta para quienes quieran **optimizar su preparación para impresión 3D** y llevar sus esculturas del mundo digital al físico de forma más rápida y eficiente.
Enable Vulkan in Blender for Better Performance Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-09-06 | Testing Blender 4.5 sculpting: Vulkan takes performance to the next level.Full Tutorial: https://www.pablander.academy/tutorials/watch-out-zbrush-blender-4-5-vulkan-is-here #blender #sculpting #render
Stop Posting Ugly Screenshots – Do This Instead! Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-09-05 | ZBrush rendering tips for digital sculptors and concept artistsWant your ZBrush sculpts to look sharper and more professional in your renders? In this video, I’ll walk you through 3 simple steps (I call them DFM) that can make a big difference when it comes to presenting your work as a concept artist or digital sculptor.Here’s what you’ll learn:- D = Document → How to set up the right document size and use AAHalf to get cleaner, anti-aliased images.- F = Framing → Why camera angles and composition matter, and how to avoid tangents that distract from your sculpt.- M = Material → How choosing the right material can elevate your presentation (and why RedWax isn’t always the best choice).These tips are quick to apply, but they’ll help you show off your models in the best possible light.🎥 Watch the video and let me know how you go with this tips on your next WIP!Find more details, resources, and links for this tutorial here:👉 https://www.pablander.academy/tutorials/stop-posting-ugly-screenshots---do-this-instead#material-pick-one-that-tells-the-truth🎬 WATCH NEXT:Sculpting Material: Editing a Simple Sculpting Materialyoutube.com/watch?v=FvvcM_eiOJM🔗 USEFUL LINKS:Presentation Materials:https://www.pablander.academy/resources/presentation-materialsHard Surface Materials:https://www.pablander.academy/resources/metallic-materialsComic Style Materials:https://www.pablander.academy/resources/comic-style-materials_________________________________________🎓 TUTORIALS, RESOURCES, COURSES & WORKSHOPShttps://www.pablander.academy/💬 Join the Discord community:discord.gg/A35DmkWCPE💌 STAY IN TOUCHSubscribe to my free weekly newsletter:https://www.pablander.academy/newsletterSubscribe to the channel:youtube.com/channel/UCXOeEvVK_pXktERIEftnRMg/?sub_confirmation=1🌐 My website: pablander.com🔗 ArtStation: artstation.com/pablander📸 Instagram: instagram.com/pablander🎥 TikTok: tiktok.com/@pablander🐦 X / Twitter: https://x.com/pablander💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/pablo-munoz-gomez_________________________________________⏱ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Intro00:28 - The DFM Technique02:30 - The Document05:32 - The Framing06:42 - Material Selection08:33 - Showcasing Polypaint09:36 - More Presentation Options10:47 - Adjusting the Material (Matcap)13:04 - Presenting Screenshots in Photoshop15:02 - Extra Resources17:00 - Outro
Stylize Rocks with Trim Dynamic Tool Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-09-05 | In this fourth video of sculpting The Thing, I am finally adding details; here’s how I give The Thing his rocky, stylized texture with a quick & practical method.Full tutorial here: youtube.com/watch?v=5QtRoW3c414 #3dart #character #concept
ZBrush Polygroup UV Unwrap Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-09-04 | In this fourth video of sculpting The Thing, I am finally adding details; here’s how I give The Thing his rocky, stylized texture with a quick & practical method.Full tutorial here: youtube.com/watch?v=5QtRoW3c414 #3dart #character #concept
Quick Sketching Techniques in ZBrush – From Blob to Concept Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-09-03 | In this livestream, I walk you through a fast and effective sketching workflow in ZBrush to prototype ideas from scratch. Starting with inserting meshes (spheres) to build up a simple blob of geometry, I use Move brushes to push and pull the shape into something more interesting.I also show how to set up a mouth bag using booleans and ZRemesher for cleaner topology, making it easier to refine the forms. To speed things up, I add surface details with custom brushes, giving the sketch more character and direction.The main goal of this session is to demonstrate a prototyping approach you can use to quickly block out concepts and explore design possibilities without worrying too much about polish.
Mastering Mesh Detailing with Undo History & Symmetry Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-09-03 | In this fourth video of sculpting The Thing, I am finally adding details; here’s how I give The Thing his rocky, stylized texture with a quick & practical method.Full tutorial here: youtube.com/watch?v=5QtRoW3c414 #3dart #character #concept #details
improving presentation renders Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-09-02 | 3 simple things you can do to improve your presentation renders in ZBrush:1. Increase the document resolution and click on AAhalf to avoid pixelation2. Framing! make sure your angle works to showcase your model3. Choose the right material that works for the model, if your focus is to show the quality of your sculpt and surface quality... don't use Red Wax ;) (when in doubt, the basic material is the best option).
Stylised Eyes With Polypaint Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-09-01 | In this third video of sculpting The Thing, I take the sculpt a step further by increasing the resolution and refining the forms. The focus here is on smoothing transitions and maintaining clean surfaces.Full tutorial here: youtube.com/watch?v=SSWsUXEDavQ #3dart #character #concept #ZBrush
Watch Out ZBrush… Blender 4.5 Vulkan is Here Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-08-30 | Blender 4.5 just got a massive upgrade with the new Vulkan backend, and I had to test how it feels for sculpting. Spoiler: it’s seriously impressive!In this video, I put Blender’s new sculpting performance to the test with millions of polygons and was surprised at how fluid the whole process feels. It’s not a direct comparison with ZBrush (that’s not the point), but it’s wild to see how close Blender has come in handling heavy meshes for sculpting.One thing that really stood out for me is how easy it is to jump between sculpting and rendering. Being able to switch into Cycles in just a couple of clicks and check your volumes under proper lighting makes the workflow incredibly compelling…. especially for concepting and quick iterations.This isn’t a tutorial on sculpting, but more of a showcase of where Blender is at with sculpting right now and why Vulkan in 4.5 is such a game-changer, which is HUGE!Let me know in the comments below what are your thoughts about this sculpting capabilities in Blender 4.5!_________________________________________🎬 Watch Next:Making The Thing: From blockout to render (Playlist): www.pablander.academy/tutorials/making-the-thing-from-blockout-to-renderQuick look at the 3D SpaceMouse Pro: https://www.pablander.academy/tutorials/quick-look-at-the-3d-spacemouse-pro_________________________________________🎓 TUTORIALS, RESOURCES, COURSES & WORKSHOPShttps://www.pablander.academy/💬 Join the Discord community:discord.gg/A35DmkWCPE💌 STAY IN TOUCHSubscribe to my free weekly newsletter:https://www.pablander.academy/newsletterSubscribe to the channel:youtube.com/channel/UCXOeEvVK_pXktERIEftnRMg/?sub_confirmation=1🌐 My website: pablander.com🔗 ArtStation: artstation.com/pablander📸 Instagram: instagram.com/pablander🎥 TikTok: tiktok.com/@pablander🐦 X / Twitter: https://x.com/pablander💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/pablo-munoz-gomez_________________________________________⏱ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Intro00:27 - Enabling Vulkan02:18 - Viewport Performance06:06 - Sculpt Mode Performance10:15 - Edit Mode Overview12:40 - Rendering16:56 - Final Takeaways17:44 - Outro
ZBrush Remeshing: Preserve PolyGroups & Smooth Groups Pablo Muñoz Gómez 2025-08-29 | In this third video of sculpting The Thing, I take the sculpt a step further by increasing the resolution and refining the forms. The focus here is on smoothing transitions and maintaining clean surfaces.Full tutorial here: youtube.com/watch?v=SSWsUXEDavQ #3dart #character #concept #ZBrush
